The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
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Airi
I honestly wasn't expecting you to say that, Haruka... What made you change your mind?
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Haruka
She was.
I had no idea what had happened to her after she retired from being an idol.
I had no idea what had happened to her after she retired from being an idol.
Haruka
But that article showed me that she's still spreading hope to many people, even though she's not an idol anymore...
Haruka
Which made me think...
Yes, I am afraid that the media can take things out of context and skew our image...
Yes, I am afraid that the media can take things out of context and skew our image...
Haruka
However, that also means it has the power to allow us to spread hope to more and more people, including those we have yet to encounter.
Airi
For example, they may not realize it yet, but there may be people out there who really need some hope...
Airi
Yeah. I mean, the ones who really have it rough only have time to worry about themselves. They wouldn't be running around seeing their favorite idols perform, right?
Airi
Newspapers are no different.
Haruka, you just happened to come across an article about your hero and felt encouraged, right?
Haruka, you just happened to come across an article about your hero and felt encouraged, right?
Airi
Imagine if we're able to give someone hope after they just happen to see us on TV? How awesome would that be?
Airi
Not only that, our fans are gonna be ecstatic when they see us being exposed to a broader audience on TV.
Minori
After hearing what you two had to say, Haruka, Airi, I realized that I hadn't given this enough thought, but...
Minori
I also want us to make this appearance. Until now, we've mainly been doing streams online and...
Minori
I'm worried that we're limited to reaching only those who choose to come to watch us...
Shizuku
As much as I want us to appear on TV, I found myself sympathizing with what Haruka said yesterday. I'd really rather not see our image get warped by others...
Shizuku
Because we're all doing everything we can to spread hope to as many people as possible, yes?
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Shizuku
I believe that won't ever change.
So, even if what we say didn't quite come out the way we wanted it to...
So, even if what we say didn't quite come out the way we wanted it to...
Shizuku
We can just keep trying over and over. It may take some time, but everyone will eventually understand.
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Haruka
I was actually quite unsure of myself, so I ended up going over to ask for some advice...
Haruka
But I'm glad that I gave it so much thought. I was able to reach the same conclusion as all of you, which means we can start preparing for our TV appearance...
Minori
Oh no...! I'm starting to get really nervous! Am I gonna be okay?! What if I stammer while on camera?!
Airi
Slow down. You're getting way too ahead of yourself. We haven't even accepted that person's offer yet.
Haruka
Yes, we've all decided that we want to make this appearance, but I kept us from reaching a consensus.
Airi
Again, don't worry about that.
This was an important discussion, so it was only right to spend a lot of time on it.
This was an important discussion, so it was only right to spend a lot of time on it.
Airi
However, if you're volunteering to reply, we're not gonna stop you. Also, I'm sure you'll know exactly what to say.
Minori
Yeah!
I'm really bad at writing businessy letters and stuff... So, Haruka, if you will!
I'm really bad at writing businessy letters and stuff... So, Haruka, if you will!
Shizuku
I can't say that I'm very good at that either... I'd like to ask you to do this for us as well, Haruka.
Haruka
(Our response to this message is likely going to greatly affect the future of MORE MORE JUMP!)
Haruka
(We want to become idols who are able to spread hope to not just the people we meet, but also those we yet haven't.)
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TV Studio
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New Assistant Director
Oh, sir, hello!
Producer
Ah, hello. Nice work today.
Producer
Anyway, that's it for today's shoot.
Tomorrow, we'll be meeting with everyone from U-Symphonium since they'll be the MCs of iHaz next week.
Tomorrow, we'll be meeting with everyone from U-Symphonium since they'll be the MCs of iHaz next week.
Producer
And I'm so glad that MORE MORE JUMP! decided to appear. They're all the rage right now, so it should be a good show...
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Producer
Hm?
Who's calling me at this hour?
Who's calling me at this hour?
Producer
Hello...?
Ah, perfect. I was just hoping to speak with the hard-working manager of U-Symphonium... Wait, huh?
Ah, perfect. I was just hoping to speak with the hard-working manager of U-Symphonium... Wait, huh?
Producer
Your lead's in the hospital?!
Th-That's very concerning... Our shoot's just around the corner. Oh, you have a backup group ready?
Th-That's very concerning... Our shoot's just around the corner. Oh, you have a backup group ready?
Producer
Wonderful.
So, which group did you have in mind...?
So, which group did you have in mind...?
Producer
Cheerful * Days...
Producer
No, um...! This program airs late at night, so we'll always welcome having such a popular group on. Thank you very much.
Producer
Anyway, we can discuss this further tomorrow during our meeting.
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